Dangerous/restricted dogs

What is a 'dangerous dog'?

Many dog owners believe dogs are declared "dangerous" due to their breed or size. This is not so. A dog may be declared dangerous if it attacks and seriously injures a person or another animal. There are rules for dogs declared "dangerous", such as, special identification, warning signs, the dog being muzzled when off the owners premises, etc.

Further information is available from our civic services team on request. We have determined that any declared dangerous dog (involved in an attack) is not welcome in our community. We will not register or renew the registration of a dangerous dog so the dog must be removed from the municipality.